Job summary
To be responsible for the implementation of
processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions
using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound
patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice
multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are
delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The chronic disease practice nurse will be
responsible for a number of clinical areas as well as actively supporting the
management team in reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core
responsibilities of the Chronic disease practice nurse.
Key Responsibilities:
To Support
Infection Prevention Control
To develop,
implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and
housebound patients registered at the practice
To assess the
needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate.
To develop,
implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing
To implement and
evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
To identify,
manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects to patients health
Provide routine
nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence
As required
diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
To prescribe
medication for patients in accordance with local formularies, national guidance
and own scope of practice
To review patient
medications to enhance compliance
To provide
guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over the counter medications
regarding side effects and dosages
To co-ordinate
the provision of travel medicine services
To request
pathology services and process pathology results as required
To maintain
accurate clinical records
To assist GPs
with minor surgery when required
To support the
team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To implement
vaccination programmes for adults and children
About us
The Chobham & West End Medical Practice isa general
practice with a main surgery in Chobham and a branch site in West End, both of
which are purpose-built facilities.The practice provides general medical
services to the local community.
The practice is a part of the NHS (National
Health Service) and is regulated by theCare Quality Commission. The Chobham & West End Medical
Practice is a relatively modern practice, with its main surgery in Chobham and
branch site in West End, both being purpose-built facilities, as mentioned in
theCare Quality Commissionreport.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core
responsibilities of the Chronic disease practice nurse. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Key Responsibilities:
To Support
Infection Prevention Control
To develop,
implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and
housebound patients registered at the practice
To assess the
needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate.
To develop,
implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing
To implement and
evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
To identify,
manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects to patients health
Provide routine
nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence
As required
diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
To prescribe
medication for patients in accordance with local formularies, national guidance
and own scope of practice
To review patient
medications to enhance compliance
To provide
guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over the counter medications
regarding side effects and dosages
To co-ordinate
the provision of travel medicine services
To request
pathology services and process pathology results as required
To maintain
accurate clinical records
To assist GPs
with minor surgery when required
To support the
team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To implement
vaccination programmes for adults and children
Clinical
Skills
Essential
Registered Nurse
Experience of working in a
primary care environment
Wound care/removal of sutures
and staples
ECGs
Ear syringing
Venepuncture
New patient medicals
Immunisations (routine,
childhood and travel)
Womens health (cervical
cytology, contraception, etc.)
Requesting pathology tests and
processing the results, advising patients accordingly
Travel medicine
Chronic
Disease Management
Diabetes
Hypertension
CHD
Asthma
Spirometry
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core
responsibilities of the Chronic disease practice nurse. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Key Responsibilities:
To Support
Infection Prevention Control
To develop,
implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and
housebound patients registered at the practice
To assess the
needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate.
To develop,
implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing
To implement and
evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
To identify,
manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects to patients health
Provide routine
nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence
As required
diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
To prescribe
medication for patients in accordance with local formularies, national guidance
and own scope of practice
To review patient
medications to enhance compliance
To provide
guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over the counter medications
regarding side effects and dosages
To co-ordinate
the provision of travel medicine services
To request
pathology services and process pathology results as required
To maintain
accurate clinical records
To assist GPs
with minor surgery when required
To support the
team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To implement
vaccination programmes for adults and children
Clinical
Skills
Essential
Registered Nurse
Experience of working in a
primary care environment
Wound care/removal of sutures
and staples
ECGs
Ear syringing
Venepuncture
New patient medicals
Immunisations (routine,
childhood and travel)
Womens health (cervical
cytology, contraception, etc.)
Requesting pathology tests and
processing the results, advising patients accordingly
Travel medicine
Chronic
Disease Management
Diabetes
Hypertension
CHD
Asthma
Spirometry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).